#itinerary

The columned portico of the Pantheon in central Rome, Italy

Rome & the Vatican Updated 18 October 2026

Three Days in Rome: A Complete Itinerary

Three days in Rome without a route march: the ancient core, the Vatican early, and a free city day on foot, with walking distances and booking order.

View over Florence rooftops and the Duomo in Tuscany, Italy

Trip planning Updated 30 July 2026

One Week in Italy, Routes That Work

One week in Italy? Three routes that work: Rome with Florence, Venice with the north, or Naples and Amalfi, and why three cities in seven days wastes one.

The stone arches of the Colosseum against a blue sky with scattered clouds in Rome, Italy

Trip planning Updated 22 April 2026

Rome or Florence: Which to Visit First

Rome or Florence for your first Italy trip? Ancient empire versus Renaissance art, size, food, day trips and cost, with a clear verdict for each traveler.

The Ponte Vecchio and its shops spanning the Arno river in Florence, Italy

Tuscany & Florence Updated 5 March 2026

First Time in Florence: The Renaissance in Two Days

A first-timer guide to Florence: the Duomo, the Uffizi, Michelangelo's David, the best neighbourhoods and a walkable plan through the Renaissance city.

Warm evening light over terracotta rooftops and a domed skyline in a historic Italian city

Trip planning Updated 14 January 2026

First Time in Italy: The Complete First-Timer Guide

Planning your first trip to Italy? When to go, where to base yourself, how to move between cities, what to book ahead, and which rookie mistakes to skip.